Obituaries

David Alan Conklin

David Alan Conklin

Dec 29, 2012

I would rather walk in the darkness with Jesus than in the light without him.David passed away December 29, 2012, at the age of 28. David's heart was full of love for his family and a special love for animals and for anyone in need. There will be a hole in our hearts forever. David was preceded in death by...

Alene McEntyre Roberson

Alene McEntyre Roberson

Dec 28, 2012

Alene McEntyre Roberson, of Kingsport, died at Wexford House on Friday December 28th, 2012. She was born in Jefferson County, AL, where she resided most of her life. Alene was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her first husband, W.J. McEntyre, and her second husband, Darrell Roberson. Survivors include her son, Alan McEntyre and wife Joanne of Kingsport; her...

Bonnie Forester

Bonnie Forester

Dec 28, 2012

Bonnie Forester, 83, of Kingsport died on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Asbury Place at Steadman Hill after an extended illness.Bonnie was a devoted sister and aunt and she left a testimony of love to all who knew her. She retired from J. P. Stevens and was a charter member of the J. P. Stevens Women's Club.She was preceded in...

Charlie Kyle Fink

Charlie Kyle Fink

Dec 26, 2012

Charlie Kyle Perry Fink, 77, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, December 26th at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Loffa and Nicie Fink, brothers, Joe, Bruce and Bob Fink; and sisters, Louise McNew, Bernice Vogel, and Laverne FinkKyle is survived by his wife of 53...

Evelyn Sue Baines

Evelyn Sue Baines

Dec 25, 2012

Evelyn Sue Baines, 82 of Kingsport, passed away on December 25, 2012 at her home. She was born in Nickelsville, Va then resided in Sarasota, Fl for eighteen years before returning to Kingsport in 1987. Evelyn attended Gravelly Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Baines; parents, Luther and Elsie Powers; and sister, Ruth King.Evelyn is...

Elizabeth Jean Roberts

Elizabeth Jean Roberts

Dec 25, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Roberts went home to be with the Lord on Christmas evening just in time to celebrate Jesus's Birthday. She was born on April 3, 1929 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Enoch and Bessie Light. Jean was a devoted Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother who loved being with family, knitting, reading, and watching the Carolina Panthers play...

Bobby R. Moore

Bobby R. Moore

Dec 25, 2012

Bobby R. Moore, 66, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and had resided in Kingsport for the past 40 years. Bobby had worked at the Kingsport Press, General Shale and was a painter most of his working life. He enjoyed bluegrass music, DVD movies and...

Joshua Heath Bishop

Joshua Heath Bishop

Dec 25, 2012

Chapel Hill, NC - Joshua Heath Bishop went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 after an extended illness. He was a native of Kingsport but had lived in Troutman, NC for the last several years. Josh grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. After graduation he served in the United States Marine Corp....

Ruby Wilson

Ruby Wilson

Dec 25, 2012

Ruby Wilson, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her home. She was a member of West View Missionary Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.She was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Starkman and Sherry Morrison; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters.Ruby is survived by her husband, Robert "Jack"...

Doris J. Parsons

Doris J. Parsons

Dec 24, 2012

Doris J. Parsons, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24th, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sullivan County and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Doris was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Stapleton and Leota Akard Stapleton; four sisters, Joan...

Ann J. Addington

Ann J. Addington

Dec 23, 2012

II Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the faith... Ann Manis Addington, 91 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 23 at Holston Manor after an extended illness. A native of Blackwater, VA, she lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was the daughter of Null and Pearl Wallen who...

Julia Margarette Johnson

Julia Margarette Johnson

Dec 23, 2012

Julia Margarette Johnson, born July 31, 1916, passed away December 23, 2012, peacefully at home. A native and resident of Scott County, Virginia, she is a retired school teacher with the Hawkins County School System. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, member of Fidelis Sunday School Class, UMW, Circles #2 & #5, and the Live...

Charles Denny Crawford

Charles Denny Crawford

Dec 23, 2012

Mr. Charles Denny Crawford, 65, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012.A native of Kingsport, TN, Mr. Crawford was born on May 23, 1947, the son of the late James Luther and Seattle Marcum Crawford .Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law; Bobby Joe and Kathleen Crawford, Johnny Guy and Patricia L. Crawford and Dave and Linda Sue Crawford,...

Wanda Whetsel

Wanda Whetsel

Dec 23, 2012

Wanda Wanell Dykes Whetsel, 79, passed away Sunday morning with her daughters by her side. She spent most of her life in the Pine Grove/ Fodderstack Mountain area of Greene County and a short portion of time at her grandparents in Sullivan County in early childhood. She was known as a stand out basketball player in high school and continued...

Carolyn Ingle Barger

Carolyn Ingle Barger

Dec 22, 2012

Carolyn Barger, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Christine Barger and husband, Mike Morison, of Kingsport; son, Rick Barger, of Kingsport; grandsons, Landon Pratt and Jonathan Pratt; sister, Mary Ellen Padgitt, of the Chicago area and several nieces and nephews.The family plans...

Carolyn Ingle Barger

Carolyn Ingle Barger

Dec 22, 2012

Carolyn Barger, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Christine Barger and husband, Mike Morison, of Kingsport; son, Rick Barger, of Kingsport; grandsons, Landon Pratt and Jonathan Pratt; sister, Mary Ellen Padgitt, of the Chicago area and several nieces and nephews.The family plans...

Ray Hamblen

Ray Hamblen

Dec 20, 2012

Ray Hamblen, 90, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1939 and completed his last summer of training at Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia in 1940. In 1940 Ray started his employment at Tennessee Eastman Kodak in the twisting, spinning and inspection department. Ray enlisted in...

Jason Eugene Cox

Jason Eugene Cox

Dec 20, 2012

Jason Eugene Cox, 39, of Kingsport, departed this life as a result of an automobile accident on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was a loving father, fiancé, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend to many.He was preceded in death by his father, Butch Cox; grandparents, Bill and Ruth Cox, and Albert and Becky McKinley.Jason is survived by his fiancée, Randee...

Guy D. Gilbert, Sr

Guy D. Gilbert, Sr

Dec 18, 2012

Guy D. Gilbert, Sr. 70, Kingisport, passesd away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Holston Manor.

Franklin "Bud" Cox

Franklin "Bud" Cox

Dec 18, 2012

Franklin "Bud" Cox, 74, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was born in Hawkins County, TN and was a lifelong area resident of Kingsport. Bud was a 25 year member of the Tri State Tractor Club.He is survived by his wife, Nancy Cox of the home; daughter, Lou Ann Cox-Haun and husband, Greg of Gray, TN; granddaughter,...